Overview

The HP StorageWorks DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader is an ideal backup solution for the small to medium size company with limited IT support or a remote site of larger organizations. By reducing administrative tasks, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader not only simplifies the backup process, but reduces the risk of error as well. The autoloader includes a single tape drive inside a 1U rack-mount enclosure that holds up to ten data cartridges in two removable magazines. Also included is HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare. With the ability to store up to 72 GB of compressed data per DAT 72 data cartridge, the DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader provides a quick, efficient means for reducing workload. Simply load the magazines with the data cartridges and the autoloader takes care of the backup for weeks. The backup schedule can be customized by the backup application to suit the organizations requirements.

The DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader comes with HP One-Button Disaster Recovery, providing the ability to restore the system quickly and effortlessly with the touch of a single button, eliminating the need for operating system and software CDs. Additional reliability features include HP StorageWorks Library and Tape Tools (L&TT) for troubleshooting and TapeAlert for monitoring the drive and media.

Kit Contents (for each autoloader):
(1) autoloader (1) 2.5M VHDCI to HDTS68 SCSI cable
(1) HDTS68 SCSI terminator
HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express CD (for use in downloading the Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare)
Documentation kit including User's Guide (CD) and Getting Started Poster

The DAT 72x10 Tape Autoloader includes HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition for Windows/Linux/NetWare. This application allows you to securely back up, and if necessary recover, a single Windows/Linux/NetWare machine to/from your HP StorageWorks tape drive or tape autoloader.

NOTE: HP StorageWorks Data Protector Express, Single Server Edition and HP OpenView Storage Data Protector, Single Server Edition are NOT compatible. Tape cartridges should NOT be shared between autoloaders and libraries running Data Protector and Data Protector Express.

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